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Monterey Classic Bike Auction NPA Simulcast

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If you can't make it to Laguna Seca for the Monterey Classic Bike Auction you can still bid in realtime. NPA (National Powersport Auctions) will simulcast the auction live on the Internet for pre-registered virtual bidders. From the press release: NPA Simulcastâ„¢ will transport the Monterey Classic Bike Auction beyond the confines of Portola Plaza into the homes of … [Read more...]

Hydrogen motorcycle for $6000

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The ENV, hydrogen motorcycle that was introduced back in March has generated enough interest that the company, Intelligent Energy, is moving to California and planning to have a hydrogen motorcycle for sale by 2006 for $6000. If they manage to pull it off, they'll be the first company selling a production hydrogen vehicle of any sort. Don't know if the performance will be any … [Read more...]

Yamaha pays employees to walk

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Quite a few companies have incentive programs for employees who use mass transit or bicycle or walk to work instead of driving, but you wouldn't think a company that makes those vehicles people are supposed to give up would pay for the same thing. Well, Yamaha in Japan is doing it. They aren't paying very much, 1000 yen (about $9.71 per month) but still, they're doing it. They … [Read more...]

Motorcycles companies in waiting

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Looking back at a post from November of last year, I noted the Roehr Motorcycle Company was attempting to bring out the RV1000. Because of our focus on companies over the last few days, I thought I would check in to see what was happening. It seems things are about where they were, the company is still trying to obtain financing. This stage is always critical, trying to keep … [Read more...]

Motorcycle companies stillborn

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As noted yesterday, there have been many attempts to rebirth old names in the motorcycle business with no guarantee of success. There have also been some recent attempts to start up with a new name which unfortunately fared no better. One notable name is Hunwick Hallam of Australia. Introduced with some fanfare in 1997 they produced prototypes of a superbike, the X1R, a power … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Companies Reborn

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What is behind the continuing stream of new motorcycles (and cars) badged with old names from companies long dead? Any business major or business owner will tell you there is value to good will and name recognition and both entice investors to pay a premium when taking over a going concern but what does the name really mean to potential customers of a resurrected firm? If your … [Read more...]